(CNS Local Life): Rayle Roberts has been appointed deputy director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and will take up his post Wednesday, 15 May, filling “a critical role in the management structure”. Roberts, who has a master’s degree in social work and counselling with a minor in gerontology, has 20 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Roberts worked in various agencies in Florida and
Grand Cayman before setting up private practice on-island in 2010. A motivational
speaker, trainer, consultant and therapist, he has combined practical casework
with the delivery of professional training sessions in team-building, stated a
press release.

“With the appointment of Mr Roberts as deputy director,
the department has filled a critical role in the management structure,”
said DCFS Director Paulinda Mendoza-Williams.

“Mr Roberts’ skills and expertise are definitely
assets to the organisation and we highly anticipate his contributions to the
ongoing development of social work practice in the Cayman Islands.”

Ministry of Community Affairs Chief Officer Teresa Echenique said of the appointment, “I am very pleased to have another young qualified Caymanian take up a management post in the Department of Children and Family Services.

“Based on his qualifications and experience, I feel
that Mr Roberts will complement Director Mendoza-Williams and together they
will continue to enhance and develop services and standards to the benefit of
our community.”

Roberts spoke of his motivation for taking up the senior civil service position at the 155-strong department. “The one thing I have always known I’d like to do with my life is to help others. I pursued a calling in social work because making a difference in people’s lives is the most important aspect of a career to me,” he said.

“Since obtaining my master’s degree, I have had the opportunity to provide therapy and training to individuals and businesses in the United States, St Maarten, Jamaica, and most importantly, right here at home. I look forward to working with the talented and competent members of the department as we work together to achieve its overall goals, through our direct impact on the most vulnerable members of our community.”

An active member of the Lions Club of Grand Cayman, Roberts is Deputy Chair of the National Drug Council, and is affiliated with several sports bodies.

What’s Happening in the Cayman Islands

The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) offices will be closed on Wednesday, 18 September, to facilitate a staff meeting, training and team building exercises. All DVDL offices will resume business as usual on Thursday, 19 September.

The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, 11 September, starting at 2pm at the Government Administration Building room 2112 (2nd floor). The agenda for the meeting is attached below.

On Monday, 9 September, Fort Street will be closed between Harbour Drive and the junction with Edward Street (Clock Tower) in order to facilitate the Laying in State of the late John McLean, MLA. The closure will take place from 7:45am to 8:30am and again from 3:15pm to 4:00pm.

The Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) would like to inform customers of UPS who may be experiencing delays with receiving their imported goods that the delays are not caused by CBC. They are the result of a private commercial issue between two local on-island agents that provide services for UPS.

The Protocol Office requests individuals, businesses and organisations, who wish to lower their flags to half-mast ahead of the funeral of the late John McLean, MLA, to do so at 9.05am on Monday, 9 September.

The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association reminds all members that the September Social will take place on Tuesday 17 September at 7:00pm in the Seafarer’s Hall, 11 Victory Ave, Prospect. It is expected that all will wear their CISA shirts.

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